^13 (A)Blessed is the one who finds wisdom,
    and the one who gets understanding,
^14 (B)for the gain from her is better than gain from silver
    and her profit better than ^(C)gold.
¹⁵ She is more precious than ^(D)jewels,
    and ^(E)nothing you desire can compare with her.
^16 (F)Long life is in her right hand;
    in her left hand are ^(G)riches and honor.
¹⁷ Her ^(H)ways are ways of pleasantness,
    and all her paths are peace.
¹⁸ She is ^(I)a tree of life to those who ^(J)lay hold of her;
    those who hold her fast are called blessed.

³⁵ The wise will inherit honor,
    but fools get^[a] disgrace.

^7 (A)The beginning of wisdom is this: Get wisdom,
    and whatever you get, get ^(B)insight.
⁸ Prize her highly, and she will exalt you;
    she will ^(C)honor you ^(D)if you embrace her.
⁹ She will place on your head ^(E)a graceful garland;
    she will bestow on you a beautiful crown.”

^7 (A)The memory of the righteous is a blessing,
    but ^(B)the name of the wicked will rot.

^16 (A)A gracious woman gets honor,
    and ^(B)violent men get riches.

^26 (A)The people curse him who holds back grain,
    but ^(B)a blessing is on the head of him who ^(C)sells it.
²⁷ Whoever diligently seeks good seeks favor,^[a]
    but evil comes to ^(D)him who searches for it.

⁸ A man is commended according to his good sense,
    but one of twisted mind is ^(A)despised.

⁹ Better to be lowly and have a servant
    than to play the great man and lack bread.